Will eating vegetables and herbs grown in a raised garden contructed from pressure-treated wood make one sick?
Thanks.
2006-10-30 01:32:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Pressure treated wood, which has been around for many years is a great product when used correctly. If your food products are being grown in a small area close to the wood, say within a couple of feet, then I would reccomend choosing another type of wood. If it is being used where there is lots of room, like a retaining wall outside the garden, then I would think that fine.
The chemicals in it do not leach easily into the ground but common sense should be used.
2006-10-30 01:43:58 · answer #1 · answered by we_are_legion99 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pressure treated wood is made with a compound called CFA....That is Copper. Ferrous and Cyanide. Those chemicals leech into the soil. The soils moisture is absorbed through the roots of the plants.......you be the judge.
2006-10-30 01:37:57 · answer #2 · answered by Tom M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're using the old CCA treated lumber it could. But only if exposed to it for a long period of time. If you use ACQ, no, as there aren't any poisons in the treating process. CCA used aresnic to keep bugs out.
2006-10-30 01:36:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋